A recent finding by the department supported an allegation that I am neglecting my children. This decision was made based only on one solitary phone call they made to my two childrens' physician (which confirmed that they were in good health) and a statement by me that things I said to my wife may have been a mild form of emotional abuse.
Because not one single person who knows my children was contacted (besides their doctor), I feel that the method by which DSS supported their allegation was unfair.
I'm wondering why DSS's "investigation" was so cursory and rushed. Do case workers following up on an initial 51 A report of neglect get paid for each new case they take on, are they paid by the hour, or are they salaried? Do they make more money if they take on more cases? What was the inducement/incentive for carrying out such a hurried and superficial investigation which has now resulted in a much more comprehensive 45-day family assement?
2006-09-20 05:35:47 · 4 answers · asked by Al Hickey 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Social workers are generally paid on a salary basis. However, most states have a heavy workload and not enough workers.
Just so you know, my niece told my sister that her father (my sister's ex) had been touching her inappropriately. DSS was called and investigated and concluded that my sister was merely trying to keep her ex-husband out of her child's life for personal reasons.
My niece is still in therapy, 4 years later. This was also in Mass.
You should definitely appeal the decision and hire an attorney.
2006-09-20 05:41:27 · answer #1 · answered by Pitchow! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
by the state
2006-09-26 09:09:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They go directly to the taxpayer's wallet and take the cash.
Such a halfassed approach just wastes more money. Typical bureaucrat stealing the public blind.
2006-09-20 05:43:07 · answer #3 · answered by C B 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
By check and direct deposit!
2006-09-24 14:03:28 · answer #4 · answered by daydoom 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋